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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,135.54, 291,371.76 and 120,489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,135.54, 291,371.76 and 120,489.70 is: 166,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,135.54 : 291,371.76 = 120,489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,135.54/291,371.76 = 120,489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,135.54x = 291,371.76 × 120,489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,135.54x = 35,107,295,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107,295,950.87/211,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,278.48

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